Agreed man. This goes along with the "I have an engine swap and all these mods, so I must be fast" BS. If anything, I would prefer the less experienced to be on higher treadwear tires. All weather street tires are easier to read, they'll let you know when your getting close to there limits.
Youre going arent ya.
On a side note. My dd has high treadwear tires. Anyway if you dont know how to drive on a decent all season then you shouldnt go anyway.